RCT Space is a newly established space start-up within the RCT Group, focused on solar generators for space applications. Our goal is to establish innovative, high-performance, and competitive solar array solutions for the international NewSpace market as well as institutional programs. In doing so, we build on the Group’s technology, engineering, and project expertise in terrestrial photovoltaics and transfer this know-how to the space sector.
The company has strong technological know-how, an IP portfolio, and initial validations. For the next step – market entry, revenue generation, and scaling – we are looking for an entrepreneurial personality to take on the role of Managing Director (m/f/d).
Your role in the start-up:
For the leadership of the company and a successful market entry, we are looking for an entrepreneurial personality like you. You will be responsible for sales, financing, strategy, and growth at RCT Space – including team building, go-to-market activities, and the development of a robust partner and customer portfolio based on the existing network of the RCT Group and your own network.
Core responsibilities:
- Building the commercial strategy from the ground up
- Active direct sales of solar generators / solar arrays to:
- Satellite manufacturers
- System integrators
- Prime contractors
- Leveraging and expanding a personal network in the space industry
- Developing initial customer programs, pilot projects, and framework agreements
- Responsibility for proposals, pricing, and contract negotiations
- Building partnerships (industry, agencies, research)
- Leading fundraising activities (investors, grants, public programs)
- Overall commercial responsibility (finance, controlling, administration)
- Close collaboration with the technical founder / CTO team
Your profile:
- Several years of experience in sales, business development, or general management, ideally in space, satellites, aerospace, energy subsystems, or comparable high-tech industries
- Experience with B2B project business and technically complex products
- Existing network in the European or international space industry
- Willingness to work hands-on – from pitch to contract closure
- Experience in building structures as well as a high degree of ownership, decisiveness, and pragmatism
- Ability to position technology in a market-ready and investor-relevant way
- Confident presence at C-level, strong communication skills, and experience in stakeholder management
- Business fluent in German and English
- Willingness to travel as well as regular presence at the Constance location
- What we offer / Benefits:
Benefits:
- A true build-up role in a newly established company with high visibility and direct influence on strategy, culture, and growth
- Access to a dynamic, strategically relevant market
- International environment with access to a strong network of industry, technology, investors, and project partners
- Equity participation is possible
Important to know
This is not an administrative management position, but an entrepreneurial build-up and growth role with high external visibility.
Interested?
If you are excited about helping shape a space start-up in an entrepreneurial way, we look forward to hearing from you – confidentially and personally.
